2026 NPPES data Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician NPI 1720062862 M.D.
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DANIEL IRONS, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
129
Medicare Part D claims · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician avg: 284
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL IRONS, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 129 claims — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

DANIEL IRONS, M.D. filed 129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, prescribing 88% generic.

129
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL IRONS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DANIEL IRONS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/02/2005

NPI 1720062862

Primary specialty

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician

Mid-sized

13,692 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

129 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 284

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within Arkansas

1. Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DANIEL IRONS, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720062862. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DANIEL IRONS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11711 HERMITAGE RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72211, with a listed phone of (501) 379-8971. NPI 1720062862 was issued on 12/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what IRONS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,692 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 284 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

11711 HERMITAGE RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

Provider Details

NPI 1720062862
Specialty Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/02/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANIEL IRONS, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 129 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

129
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
167
Total Day Supply
4,667
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
48 (37.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
25
Carisoprodol
23
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
13
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Overview

How DANIEL IRONS, M.D. fits within the Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician landscape nationally.

13,692
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
284
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s 129 claims are below the specialty average of 284.

Nearby Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as IRONS.

Compare Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s specialty?
DANIEL IRONS, M.D. specializes in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DANIEL IRONS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL IRONS, M.D. wrote 129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL IRONS, M.D. located?
DANIEL IRONS, M.D. is located at 11711 HERMITAGE RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72211. Phone: (501) 379-8971.
What is DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s NPI number?
DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720062862, issued on 12/02/2005.
Does DANIEL IRONS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does DANIEL IRONS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL IRONS, M.D. had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.2%.
How many Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,692 Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider writes 284 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL IRONS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Carisoprodol, Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL IRONS, M.D. accept Medicare?
DANIEL IRONS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 129 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s credentials?
DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s NPI is 1720062862 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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